Caprosyn GC-322Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture · Class 2 · Implant
Quick summary
This Caprosyn GC-322 absorbable surgical suture from Covidien is used to close tissue during surgery. The reports mostly describe the suture material and its needle breaking, bending, detaching or tangling mid-procedure, so that a different suture has to be used to finish closing the wound. There are 49 reports, with3 injuries and no deaths, and no recalls name this device. All 23 reports came in the past 12 months, after none in the 12 months before that.
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- Adverse event reports
- 49
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 49 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521034556), received between Feb 26, 2018 and Jun 26, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 46 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (37 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component37
- Material Twisted/Bent20
- Break12
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Unraveled Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions38
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
- Insufficient Information5
- No Code Available3
- Post Operative Wound Infection2
- Wound Dehiscence2
- Necrosis1
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 49 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25633553 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25633536 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25633526 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, THE NEEDLE BENT AND THE NEEDLE DETACHED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24906959 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT AND THE SUTURE WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24541210 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT AND THE SUTURE WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24541208 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT AND THE SUTURE WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24541204 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24496765 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24496732 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24496648 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24496596 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24496544 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24496504 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390735 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390730 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390689 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390658 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390639 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390605 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390599 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390589 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390223 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24390181 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE RECTAL PROLAPSE PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING THE ANUS, THE TWO NEEDLES WERE PHYSICALLY DISENGAGED INTO SEPARATE PIECES. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19757014 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Break; Break
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE RECTAL PROLAPSE PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING THE ANUS, THE TWO NEEDLES WERE PHYSICALLY DISENGAGED INTO SEPARATE PIECES. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19756715 ↗
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